Validation of an instrument to measure registered dietitians’/nutritionists’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of an intuitive eating approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15096659 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julie T Schaefer (Kent State University, corresponding author), Melissa D Zullo (0000-0002-2511-3760, Kent State University) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 17 |
| Pages | 3114-3122 |
| Publication date | 2016-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Health Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1368980016001336 |
| PMID | 27246613 |
| OpenAlex | W2410537732 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 49 |
Objective The purpose of the present study was to develop and assess the construct validity of a tool to measure knowledge, attitudes and practices of registered dietitians/nutritionists (RD/N) regarding an intuitive eating lifestyle. Design Cross-sectional study design that utilized a survey administered to a random sample and remaining full population of RD/N. Setting A national survey conducted via online survey software. Subjects A random sample of 10 % of all RD/N in the USA ( n 8834) was invited to participate. Survey completion rate was 22·2 % ( n 1897). After initial validation, the survey was distributed to the remaining 90 % of RD/N to confirm validation. Results After removing items with insufficient factor loadings, results were consistent with a four-factor solution: (i) knowledge of intuitive eating; (ii) attitudes towards intuitive eating; (iii) traditional and restrictive practices; and (iv) non-restrictive and intuitive eating practices. Confirmatory factor analysis provided further evidence of the validity of the four factors and the factors had strong reliability. Conclusions Unlike the hypothesized three-factor solution (knowledge, attitudes and practices), validation analysis revealed that the survey measures knowledge of intuitive eating, attitudes towards intuitive eating, use of traditional and restrictive weight-management practices, and use of non-restrictive and intuitive eating practices. With the landscape of weight management and health promotion undergoing a shift towards a health centred, size acceptance approach, this instrument will provide valuable information regarding the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of RD/N and other health promotion professionals
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| Citations per year | 0.33 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |